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Saudi League kicks off, hoping world is watching
AFP, Published on 10/08/2023
» RIYADH: The Saudi Pro League kicks off on Friday amid unprecedented attention on Saudi football following a year of high-profile transfers and growing accusations of "sportswashing".
Former NBA star stirs Chinese anger by calling Taiwan a country
Reuters, Published on 12/05/2023
» BEIJING: Former National Basketball Association (NBA) star Dwight Howard has triggered a wave of criticism on Chinese social media for calling Taiwan a country in a promotional video with Taiwan's vice president.
China's 2008 Olympic mascots: where are they now?
AFP, Published on 28/07/2016
» BEIJING - Face down in the dirt with an iron post impaling his rump, Chinese Olympic mascot Huanhuan has seen better days.
China, India drive Australia's best tourism year since Sydney Olympics
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» SYDNEY - A boom in cashed-up visitors from China and India has helped Australia record its strongest tourism year since the Sydney Olympics, officials said Wednesday, with more than Aus$33 billion (US$23.1 billion) pumped into the economy.
China's Hangzhou bids to host 2022 Asian Games
AFP, Published on 19/08/2015
» SHANGHAI - China's eastern city of Hangzhou, best known for its tourist attraction the scenic West Lake, has submitted a bid to host the 2022 Asian Games, state media has reported.
Thai athletes 'deliver'
Sports, Published on 28/12/2014
» Thai officials have been satisfied with their athletes’ overall performance this year and now looking forward to a brighter future.
Thanee and Winai win foot volley gold
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 16/11/2014
» Phuket: Thailand claimed one gold medal in foot volley and a silver in the women’s marathon swimming at the fourth Asian Beach Games yesterday.
Olympic stars warm up in British provinces
AFP, Published on 21/07/2012
» In Britain's provincial gyms, pools, schools and leisure centres, global superstars like Usain Bolt are fine-tuning their preparations for the London 2012 Games in some unlikely venues.